Working Title: Payroll Lead
Job Class: Accounting Officer
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 95863
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/25/2026
Closing Date : 07/31/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Mpls-MAPE
Division/Unit : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Payroll
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position provides lead work direction of the payroll department, and serves as subject matter expert for payroll services for the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee daily payroll operations to ensure that all employee payments, deductions, and business expense reimbursements are processed with precision and consistency.
Provide support to the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director in strategic planning, process improvement, and system enhancements to make payroll services more efficient and responsive to evolving needs.
Perform finance department tasks such as audit, review and present findings of finance reports; review and oversee process; and audit of all payroll related transactions, employee expense documents, departmental scheduling and timekeeping software (EST) review and editing; and other payroll associated tasks for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis campus.
Serve as a super user for EST software and a liaison between campus payroll staff and central office.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
One (1) year of entry level accounting experience OR two (2) years of experience providing support for accounting-related functions.
An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related program may substitute for 6 months of experience; a bachelor's degree in the above may substitute for 1 year of experience; and a master's degree in the above may substitute for 18 months of experience.
In addition to the above listed education and/or experience, the following qualifications are required:
Accounting principles and a thorough knowledge of the statewide accounting system (SWIFT) or other comparable accounting system.
Knowledge of SEMA4 or comparable payroll software and collective bargaining agreements sufficient to process payroll transactions and business expenses.
Mathematical skills sufficient to compute and reconcile numerical data.
Budget terminology and principles sufficient to assist in preparing a budget.
Ability to interpret and analyze fiscal reports.
Skills in computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, Power Point, Word; Share Point and Teams.
Ability to be highly organized and determine priorities, while balancing a variety of duties simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of accounting experience.
Experience with SEMA4.
Experience with collective bargaining agreements/plans.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
A Minnesota Department of Human services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
